Idaho Vandals at Weber State Wildcats Betting Prediction 12/30/19

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The Idaho Vandals (4-8, 0-1 BigSky) will be at the Dee Events Center to clash against the Weber State Wildcats (4-8, 0-1 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.

Idaho Vandals vs. Weber State Wildcats ATS Odds

Both teams lost a winnable game in their last matchup. The Wildcats fell to the Eastern Washington Eagles, 79-77, while the Vandals were defeated by the Idaho State Bengals, 62-60.

Idaho held Idaho State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.454 (below their season average of 0.551) while Weber State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.540 vs. 0.516). Weber State’s Michal Kozak had a good outing, contributing 11 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Idaho was lifted by Trevon Allen, who finished with 18 points and six rebounds.

The Wildcats dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the most recent contest, Weber State won 93-59. The Wildcats’ 5.8 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Vandals, who had a rate of 26.3. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Getting to the line might be hard to find for Weber State in this contest. The Wildcats currently rank 274th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.192, while Idaho ranks 54th in FTA rate allowed (0.166). Additionally, the Vandals rank 304th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.0 percent), while the Wildcats rank 17th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.7 percent).

Idaho at Weber State Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Weber State, ATS Winner – Weber State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Weber State ranks 35th in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Idaho ranks 170th (35.9).
  • The Wildcats rank 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Vandals rank 68th (3.0).
  • The Wildcats rank 144th in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while the Vandals rank 260th (17.0).
  • Idaho ranks 131st in assists per game (13.1) while Weber State ranks 202nd in assists allowed per game (15.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Vandals have scored an average of 62.6 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
  • The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 2.8 for the season.